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October 27 - November 2

Boo at the NC Zoo

Celebrate two weekends of daytime, family-friendly Halloween fun! Saturday & Sunday – October 19 & 20 and October 26 & ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: Admission ($11-15) Plus $10 for Non-members guests or $8 for NC Zoo Society members.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Vollmer Farm Back-40 Fall Fun

'Farm Sized' Fun Activities as well as our always loved Corn Maze by MazePlay, Slide, Jumping Pillow, Slingshot, Silo Ball, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 677 Highway 98 East, Bunn, NC, 27508
  • Cost: 3 and under free. 4-54yrs $16. 55+yrs $12.
  • Website: vollmerfarm.mazeplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Under the Tree Storytime at Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

Day of the Dead with Revista Latina at City Plaza

Celebration of the Day of the Dead with Revista Latina. Offering, Folklore, Aztec Dance, Music, Art, Crafts, Mexican Crafts, Food Trucks. Celebrating ...

NC Transportation Museum's Halloween Train

Bring your little monsters and ghouls for our Halloween event! The Halloween Trains will be offered Saturday, Oct. 19, and ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: These prices do not include taxes and fees. $9.50 Member Adult/$19 Non Member Adults. $7.50 Member Child (3-12) or $15 per Non Member Children ages 3-12. Free for children under 3yrs.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Nickelodeon's Paw Patrol Live at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

PAW PATROL LIVE! “HEROES UNITE” Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest ...

Millstone Creek Orchard's Autumn Harvest Tradition

Pumpkins, Sunflowers & Baby Highland Cows - Dooley & Rooster! With over 20,000 pumpkin seeds & countless sunflower seeds planted, we're ...

Fall Festival at Asbury

A Free, Outdoor, Family Event in the Heart of North Raleigh Fall Festival is from 2-4pm and we're SO excited to ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 6612 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27613
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: asburyraleigh.org
  • Category: Family Fun

All Saints' UMC Trunk or Treat Extravaganza

Get ready for a spook-tacular time at All Saints UMC's Trunk or Treat event! Here's what's in store for you and ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 120 Smallwood Drive, Morrisville NC 27560
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: allsaintsumc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Nickelodeon's Paw Patrol Live at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

PAW PATROL LIVE! “HEROES UNITE” Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest ...

Millbrook United Methodist Church's Trunk or Treat

Get ready for a spooktacular night! Join us as we explore a parking lot full of decorated trunks, each filled ...

NC Zoo celebrates Day of the Dead

Animal Ofrenda Included with admission

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: Adults $15. Children 2-12 $11. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

Tot Time - Open gym for the 5 and under crowd and their grownup! Open gym is a great way for ...

Under the Tree Storytime at Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

NC Zoo celebrates Day of the Dead

Animal Ofrenda Included with admission

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: Adults $15. Children 2-12 $11. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Tuesday at The Feathered Farm

Step right up to an unforgettable adventure at our farm, where excitement meets education and every moment is filled with ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $15.50 for adult+child. Additional Child age 1+ $10 per child.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Grownup and Me Yoga at Lake Wheeler Park

Grownup and Me Yoga Join us for a children’s yoga class Tuesdays at 10am at Lake Wheeler Park. The classes are ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 6404 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Pay what you can. Starts at $15
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...

Thrive Motherhoood Playgroup Meet Up at Jubala Coffee

Meet us in the courtyard behind Jubala. Great coffee, space for littles to play, stroller friendly outdoor space.

Toddler Tuesday Fun Yoga and Mindfulness at Downtown Cary Park

Embark on a journey of fun and mindfulness with our Toddler Tuesday "Fun Yoga & Mindfulness" program! Led by Tiana ...

Marbles Early Learners Playtime

Join other young children and their grown-ups to spark curiosity, engage in early learning activities and encourage social connections. Each ...

Ghoul Time with Grandkids at Kiwanis Park

Join your friends at Kiwanis and Active Adults for a family-friendly Halloween celebration! This event is aimed at children and their ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2525 Noble Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Free for Grandparents, $3 per Child
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Zoo celebrates Day of the Dead

Animal Ofrenda Included with admission

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: Adults $15. Children 2-12 $11. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Stroller Strides at Lafayette Village with Fit4Mom

Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their little ones (ages 6 weeks to 5 ...

Haven Farm's Weekly Storytime

Join us for our weekly storytime in the shoppe. We will read, dance, and craft This free event welcomes kids of ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC, 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Mommy & Me Yoga

Enjoy quality bonding time in our Mommy and Me Yoga class! This fun and nurturing session is designed for moms ...

Halloween Bingo at Zebulon Community Center

Join us for bingo! We will be holding free bingo events at the Zebulon Community Center. All ages are welcome ...

Marsh Creek's Transportation and Treats

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at our second annual Transportation and Treats community event! Raleigh Transportation is thrilled to invite ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 3050 N New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Zoo celebrates Day of the Dead

Animal Ofrenda Included with admission

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: Adults $15. Children 2-12 $11. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Nursing Mothers of Raleigh

We offer answers to questions and basic information classes with demonstrations: Breastfeeding Q and A, Preparation and Getting Started, Starting ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Marsh Creek Park, 3050 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free with Registration at RecLink
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JumperBOO at Urban Air Raleigh

This Halloween Thursday from 10 am - 12 pm come join us for JumperBOO! A special time for little ghosts ...

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

Tot Time - Open gym for the 5 and under crowd and their grownup! Open gym is a great way for ...

Haven Farm's Snuggle and Unwind

Come hang out with us during your lunch break! Pack a lunch and join us every Thursday from 12-1pm, to unwind ...

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

White Deer Park's Trick or Treat the Trail

Trick-or-treat your way around White Deer Park's one-mile loop trail. Come dressed in your best costume and don’t forget your ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.garnernc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Spirits of Wake Forest

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the 5th year of the “Spirits of ...

Nursing Mothers of Raleigh

We offer answers to questions and basic information classes with demonstrations: Breastfeeding Q and A, Preparation and Getting Started, Starting ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Marsh Creek Park, 3050 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free with Registration at RecLink
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Zoo celebrates Day of the Dead

Animal Ofrenda Included with admission

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: Adults $15. Children 2-12 $11. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Feathered Farm Open Play with Farm Tour and Optional Gem Mining

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Are you and your little one ready to ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 ages 2-64. Under 2 free. Seniors $11.50.
  • Website: www.thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Urban Air Raleigh's Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a special time where Urban Air Raleigh is open only for children 5 & under! We open up ...

Kids Craft Time at Haven Farm

Join us for Kids Craft Time, a monthly event at the Shoppe! Allow the kiddos to explore their creativity through ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: $8 per child
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bunny Hive's Books and Bubbles

This special story time experience is free of charge and open to all with a little one age 5 and ...

Cary Bumble Brews' Family Karaoke Night

Does your little one love to perform? Join us Friday night for some family fun Families will pay for any ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 2464 SW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: $10 per child (6 months and up) for 90 minutes. $8 per sibling. Adults and babies free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Friday Raleigh

First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...

First Friday at ArtSpace

Enjoy the following experiences during First Friday at Artspace: -Visit and shop with our 30+ studio artists -Participate in our art ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: artspacenc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Planet Peace Farm's Bewitched at the Barnyard

Join us for a bewitching evening at the Planet Peace Farm! Our barnyard will come alive with enchanting animals, lights, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6121 Forestville Rd., Raleigh NC 27604
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum Moonlight in the Garden's Preview Night

This isn't your typical lighting event. Moonlight in the Garden is meticulously designed to showcase our internationally acclaimed garden and ...

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot On Salem Street

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April 13 to November 2, 8 am - noon, in the ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Western Wake Farmers Market

We Nourish Community Since 2009, WWFM has connected the residents of western Wake County with local vendors & fresh, healthy food.

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season at Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fvgrowersmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Come see why we've been ranked a "best in class" farmers market for the last several years! 30+ vendors, live music ...

NC Zoo celebrates Day of the Dead

Animal Ofrenda Included with admission

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: Adults $15. Children 2-12 $11. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Museum of Natural Sciences Journey to Space Opening

"Journey to Space" is on special exhibition Nov. 2, 2024–April 27, 2025. Tickets on sale October 1. Do you have what ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $16 per adult. $12 for children ages 3-12. Two yrs old and younger are free.
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Super Fun Saturday at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for "super" fun with free arts & crafts for ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Under the Tree Storytime at Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

Barnes and Nobles Cary's Storytime for Young Children

Join us each Saturday at 11am for storytime for young children. This event lasts 15-20 minutes.

Parents and Kids Day at The Gathering Place

Saturday Morning is Parents and Kids Day at The Gathering Place! Are you looking for a fun, comfortable, progressive environment for ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 157 E Rosemary St (2nd Floor), Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Taste of China - Chinese Food and Culture Festival Downtown Cary

Join us for a day filled with the rich flavors and vibrant traditions of Chinese Culture! The 4th Annual Taste ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 310 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Teen Sketch the Galleries at the NC Museum of Art

Join us to spend time sketching with other teens in the galleries. Bring a pencil and your sketchbook and follow ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: West Building, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes and Noble Triangle Town Center Saturday Storytime

Come join us in our Kid's Department on the stage on Saturday at 1pm for Storytime -- can't wait to ...

ComedyWorx Matinee Show, The

Competitive improvisational comedy! Two teams of players square off, creating scenes based on audience suggestions, and compete for points and ...

JC Raulston Arboretum Moonlight in the Garden's Opening Night

This isn't your typical lighting event. Moonlight in the Garden is meticulously designed to showcase our internationally acclaimed garden and ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $5 - $40
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun
October 27 - November 2